I'm writing this message coming off the emotional high of watching our nation's 44th president sworn into office. Despite some of the grim realities of our time, the event left me with a renewed sense of optimism for the future.




  

 

 

 

     WHEN:      
     Tuesday, January 27, 2009 
     6:00 pm - Networking and Hors d'oeuvres;
     6:45-8:15 pm - Program

 

 

Your 2009 PRSA-LA Board of Directors is busy providing leadership on your behalf. You can meet these hard working volunteer men and women by clicking the link below. Board members with committee liaison responsibilities are listed along with their contact information. Please feel free to communicate your suggestions, ideas and/or interest in getting more involved to the appropriate board member.

 

 Meet the New Board

 

 

PRSA-LA Board Member Dennis Wolcott, APR has been named co-chair of the international committee for the 2009 PRSA International Conference, which is slated for November 7-10 in San Diego. Dennis serves as president and CEO of The Wolcott Company, and has a long history of involvement in PR industry affairs. He is a past president of PRSA-LA and immediate past chair of PRSA's Western District. He also recently earned his APR -- an accomplishment he dedicated to the memory of his father, Robert "Bob" Wolcott Jr., who served as a past president of PRSA.

 

 

Genovesi Helps Launch New Medialink Service 
 

Medialink VP of Client Solutions Deborah Genovesi, APR is helping spearhead the introduction of the company's Interactive News Release (INR), which it describes as a new social media-empowered alternative to the standard press release. In addition, Deborah's APR - which she earned back in 1997 - was recently renewed by the PRSA Accreditation Board. 

 

 

PRSA-LA Board Member Brian O'Connor has been promoted to Director, Marketing & Public Relations at Cunard Line. In his expanded role, he will lead all marketing, communications, promotions and online outreach for the The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World®. He will also continue to direct publicity strategy and special events, including the 2010 launch of Cunard's new ship, Queen Elizabeth. 
 

  

 

Calling PR Pros with 5+ Years of Experience 

APR "Class of 2009" NowForming!

Have you thought about pursuing accreditation in public relations? If you have five or more years of paid work experience in the PR profession, you're a candidate to earn the APR (Accredited in Public Relations) designation. Earning the APR is a uniquely rewarding experience, both professionally and personally. It's an opportunity to sharpen your craft and distinguish yourself as a professional.
 
The first step is to request an application from the PRSA-LA Accreditation Committee and submit the completed form along with a non-refundable payment of $385.00 to cover the application and testing fee. Once accepted by PRSA National, you'll have one calendar year to: 1) study suggested review materials, 2) attend PRSA-LA's optional-but-highly-recommended prep classes (scheduled for mid-2009), 3) participate in an oral Readiness Review with APR peers from our chapter, and 4) schedule and take the written exam at an approved regional testing center.  
To request an application and receive first-person insight from a member who passed the exam in 2008, please contact Sallie Olmsted, APR, PRSA-LA Accreditation Committee Chair at solmsted@rogersandcowan.com. In the subject line please put "APR Application - [Your Full Name]".
 

 

 

 

 

PRSA-LA welcomes the following new members*: